'She passed completely alone': FEMA helps grieving families with COVID-19 funeral expenses
COVID-19 forced families to say goodbye at a time when we needed each other most, but to offset funeral costs, FEMA is offering to help with the bill.
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SSA Upscale Sale produces $125,000 in sales
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Symphony Associates’ 2021 Upscale Sale made $125,000 over the last several weeks. Hundreds of individuals donated items and the SSA members volunteered thousands of hours preparing the donations to be sold. The Upscale Sale and…
'It's a new kind of challenge': Restaurants struggle to reopen fully with not enough staff
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Restaurants and shops already had a brutal year with pandemic shut downs. Now, they face a whole new challenge - not having enough staff. Durkin's Liquor Bar in downtown…
Juneteenth celebrations in Spokane throughout the weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Juneteenth has been celebrated by people across the country for years. This time around, it's recognized as a federal holiday. Spokane City Councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson helped organize events for the…
Hundreds of students leave Central Valley High School for the last time to attend new Ridgeline High this fall
Friday was the last day of school for the Central Valley School District. Hundreds of students stepped foot outside Central Valley High for the last time, and in September, will be walking into a brand new high school.
Traffic Alert: Trailer carrying liquid asphalt rolled on 395 south of Ritzville
LIND, Wash - A trailer carrying liquid asphalt rolled over on Highway 395 between Tri-Cities and Ritzville, shutting down the highway.
New Riverfront Park parking lot earned the city $25k in 25 days
SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane's Riverfront Park is fully open and renovated and people are flocking to the new attractions. They're also paying a lot for parking, with the new lot off of Washington Street earning $25,026 in revenue in just 25 days.
Stakeholders call on Spokane City Council to revise Housing Action Plan
A new petition is calling on Spokane leaders to take immediate action to allow for more homes to be built to keep up with the demands of the growing community.
City of Spokane's 'Civil Service Test Fest' allows job-seekers to apply for multiple positions at one time
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane is holding its first ever Civil Service Test Fest. This event will allow applicants to apply for multiple positions at the same time, and schedule multiple Civil Service tests on the same day.…
Neon Nights Dine and Drive event raising money to 'Light Up Garland'
On Saturday, June 19 from 5-10pm, MoPar Ministries will lead a classic car cruise through the Garland District.
National Karate Championships coming to Spokane next summer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The 2022 USA Karate National Championships are going to be held in Spokane for the first time. The event was supposed to be held in the Lilac City last year, but was cancelled due to COVID-19. This…
Spokane Valley pools to open in a limited capacity this summer
City of Spokane Valley pools will open this summer, but will operate in a limited capacity due to COVID-19 guidelines and limited staff.
Washington has major win in Buckhorn mine Clean Water Act case
A federal judge on Friday issued a summary judgment in favor of Washington state against two gold mining companies over years of water pollution stemming from the Buckhorn Mountain gold mine in Okanogan County.
Happy Father's Day! Send us a picture of your father figure
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Father’s Day is this Sunday and the 4 News Now team would love to highlight your dad or the person who has been like a dad in your life. The annual holiday, which was founded in Spokane,…
First annual Bigfoot Festival kicks off in Metaline Falls Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- He's been spotted all over Washington and you might have a chance to see him this weekend in Metaline Falls. The first annual Bigfoot Festival kicks off in the small Washington town this Saturday. The town-wide event…
For 2020 high school grads, freshman year of college was crazy too
We check back in with Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero from Crosscut's 'Senior Year Was Crazy' documentary after her first year at the University of Washington.
Washington state Capitol reopening to public July 1
The Washington state Capitol building will reopen to the public on July 1 after being closed since March 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokane County pools to reopen by reservation starting June 28
Spokane County pools will soon open for the first time since August 2019.
California vaping company to pay $375,000 to resolve lawsuit over illegal sales into Washington
A California-based vaping company will pay $375,000 to resolve a lawsuit over illegal sales into Washington.
Idaho recognizes Juneteenth, holiday marking end of slavery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will observe the new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, Gov. Brad Little said in a proclamation issued Thursday. The Republican governor said the state will recognize Juneteenth, or June 19, as required by…
Judge dismisses Washington governor recall petition
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials have said a petition that was filed last month to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic was dismissed this week. The governor’s office said Wednesday that a…
Inland Power modifies power poles to help prevent wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. -- We are in fire season and power companies are trying to make sure their power lines don't cause a wildfire. However, their efforts could mean more…
Local Coeur d'Alene residents struggle to buy homes
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho. -- Coeur d'Alene is the hottest housing market in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, with rising home prices and crowds of people…
COVID vaccine clinic to be held at local farmers market
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you are looking for an opportunity to get a COVID vaccine, you will be able to at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) said on its website that the vaccine clinic will be…
